. Code switching is a communication strategy where speakers vary their use of language in response to their social surrounding and context. For bilingual people, code switching may involve shifting between entire languages during a single interaction. Even speakers of a single language often code switch, by varying their word choice, grammar, and dialect during...Read More

Shortly after beginning her master’s degree in instructional design and learning technology Carla Patton received a job offer to start her career as an instructional designer. Carla is completing her degree 100% online with Eastern Kentucky University. She recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

In OTS 912 - Evidence-Based Practice for OT, I continued to research the benefits of theater used in therapy and the significant role occupational therapists can play in facilitating the learning of skills through drama. With every class I took, I found ways of incorporating my capstone idea and refining my research. Each course worked...Read More

Congratulations, you got an interview for the job! You have done your research on the company, planned the perfect interview outfit, practiced interview questions and written questions for your interviewer. What’s next? Soon, you’ll be face to face explaining why you are the best candidate for the job and what sets you apart from other...Read More

Patrick Spear is an online student in Eastern Kentucky University’s fire protection and safety engineering technology bachelor’s degree program. Patrick works as a firefighter for the Monroe County fire department in New York. He recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.Read More

The Eastern Kentucky University Department of Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) proudly announces that it will host the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Southeast Conference in April 2023. This allows the department to have another opportunity to provide its enthusiastic support and contributions to the computing society.Read More

Have you ever wondered why it’s easier to make friends in a college dorm than in a classroom? How about why you can study in a library, but not in your living room? Architecture and the physical environment can dramatically impact the type of human behaviors therein. This blog explores the behavior impacts of the...Read More